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Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Massachusetts

Meeting, convention, and event planners coordinate the logistics and activities involved in organizing group meetings, conferences, and events. They work with staff, vendors, and clients to handle everything from venue selection to scheduling to on-site management In Massachusetts the median pay is $75,740 a year, 24% above the national median of $61,160.

$75,740median pay in Massachusetts, per year
$58,360–$98,140middle half earn
4,640employed in Massachusetts
$61,160U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Massachusetts

75open roles like this on employer career sites, 7 in Massachusetts or remote
15employers hiring
5posted in the last 7 days
NY · Remote · TXwhere most openings are

Openings in Massachusetts and remote

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationService OrientationTime Management

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageCommunications and MediaAdministrativeAdministration and ManagementComputers and Electronics

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Licenses and training in Massachusetts

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O*NET-SOC 13-1121.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Massachusetts, annual.